re: Friends you work with who care about the company

I left my family's business because I hated the constant work talk and everyone knew everyone else's business and had opinions and (usually} bad advice.

Moving on, I was always a dedicated nose to the grindstone type, and would willingly work late, and even up to 2:00am or so on projects. I finally came to the realization that work after hours was depriving me of life balance and time with family and friends.

Now, once I'm done for the day, I don't take work calls, check email, texts, nothing. I need to let it go. It makes my life better and makes people at work who are workaholics frustrated because without my input, they are forced to stop in their tracks. I tell them it's good for them and to stop and do something for themselves or others.

My advice? When you leave work, put it out of your mind as much as you possibly can until it's time to work, again. You'll be a better, healthier person for it.